Credit Crunch30 March 2008
Henry Paulson proposes sweeping reforms to banking controls
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Henry Paulson Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Henry Paulson, based on 8 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
8 records2008–20088 events1 places
Chronological biography
2008
Financial Regulation Plan31 March 2008
Proposes a broad redesign of financial regulation after months of credit-market stress
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac7 September 2008
Announces Treasury support for the housing finance agencies after the conservatorship decision
Housing Enterprise Support7 September 2008
Treasury establishes financial-support agreements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Money Market Guarantee19 September 2008
Treasury announces a temporary guarantee programme for eligible money-market mutual funds.
TARP Proposal19 September 2008
Proposes a large rescue plan to stabilize banks and purchase troubled financial assets
Capital Purchase Program14 October 2008
Paulson uses TARP authority to purchase preferred shares in major financial institutions.
Auto Bailout19 December 2008
Announces emergency loans for General Motors and Chrysler from financial rescue funds
Titles and roles
Treasury Secretary
Record provenance
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